abstract |
A method of deploying a bifurcation stent at a vascular bifurcation where a main vessel divides into first and second branch vessels, comprising: Expandable from a contracted diameter to an expanded diameter, comprising a first end, a second end, and a marker near the first end, the first end when the bifurcated stent is expanded Placing a bifurcation stent having a diameter greater than the diameter of the second end at the vascular bifurcation so that the marker is substantially aligned with the carina surface at the vascular bifurcation; and Partially expanding the first end of the bifurcation stent; Adjusting the position of the bifurcation stent so that the marker passes through the carina plane and is positioned toward the first branch vessel; Deploying the bifurcation stent at the bifurcation. A device is also disclosed. [Selection] Figure 23A |